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a walk in the park

2008-09-24T23:15:00.000-04:00

today's photos from a morning walk through do

A great GOOD Lauch Party for NYC

2006-09-22T10:51:00.000-04:00

-some of my photos just posted on flickr from the GOOD party- see photos $20 bottles of water, al gore, lots of forward thinkers all out doing GOOD last night. more to come about this in future posts... last night we were also playing 'random bits of conversation' with the many great guests at the event. more to come on the next podcast. also another set of post-it drawings for the

Giving Works: First Drawing Sold from NRDC Benefit Project

2006-08-03T16:47:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone

Help Tom Save the Planet with Post-It Art

2006-08-02T12:41:00.000-04:00

it's been a fall with lots of drawing in it and now it's time for another conversation painting post here so here's a fine fine example of just such a thing that i got to dream up last night with jennifer. enjoy. tom Black: hello Red: hello, Red: evening tom Black: i'd was thinking of

Red Ruby Tuesday -last night from this morning (Amy la)

2005-10-26T11:37:00.000-04:00

wow its been a busy summer. This is a bit of a painting (and a new print too actually) that i'm going to call Red Ruby Tuesday because today on the train i heard a

the randomness of a half empty carton of eggs (Danielle)

2005-07-12T00:08:00.000-04:00

tomversations (12:13:30 AM): hi everybody this is danielle - she's red and she has a book she secretly wants everybody to red -no to read tomversations (12:13:34 AM): what's it called? SparklingColours (12:13:57 AM): The Play of the Imagination tomversations (12:14:17 AM): by Hubert Humphrey SparklingColours (12:14:36 AM): if only SparklingColours (12:14:45 AM): :-) tomversations (12:15:00 AM):

Painting for a Pink Wall (Winnie)

2005-06-02T00:57:00.000-04:00

We're fighting SPAM tonight with this one. leave me a comment with the best (or worst) spam you've received and we'll tally them up. -tom Black: i want to make a quick blog painting about spam Black: got any red in you? Red: sure sure Black: nice! Black: hello winnie welcome to the tom blog Red: spam spam spam Red: danke Black: yipes too much of it Black: it's everywhere Black:

Betty Fishing Painting

2005-05-28T13:28:00.000-04:00

today it's all about fishing- casting out a new line. cheers to betty Black: just make your type red and we'll give it a shot Red: ooh ok Red: ok Black: nice Black: so that's all there is to it Black: now when you say something people will know its red talking Black: so say anything and you'll get the idea Red: hmm Red: let me see Red: i don;t know what to say now Black: perfect

Spill (with Winnie)

2005-05-19T02:03:00.000-04:00

maybe i'll write more here later. but for now the text for tonight's painting is here. winnie is red. Black: my friend steve said i should make a painting tonight about a story i told him Black: so taking his advice - feel like playing? Red: sure Black: nice! Black: see you in red Red: what's on your mind Black: ladies! Red: ladies eh? Red: what about them? Black: oh their

Everybody's Business

2005-05-11T13:36:00.000-04:00

Those sock totals are still coming in but this painting is not about socks - it's all about business Black: lindy! Red: tom! Red: I am liking business Red: mostly because I'm good at it Black: can we make a good at business painting ? Black: i'd love to do that Red: Sure Red: I'll try to make it as business-y as a painting can get Black: that would be great Black: is great

Amys Garden: Towards A More Accurate Socks-Per-Person Count

2005-05-10T23:32:00.000-04:00

This one started out being about gardens before switching gears and going with socks as subject matter. just the same its real aim is 100% pure conversational styling. thanks to amy for the laundry run. Ashley appears to be in the lead with over 2 pairs of socks purchased monthly. Silver trails with a more modest 17.5 pairs to her name as of this date. Black: it's like ................ i'm a

Pistachio Pistachio (Winnie)

2005-05-05T02:31:00.000-04:00

This one is about a breeze coming through a window out in chicago one night. Black: how this night in chicago? Red: it's nice Red: mild Red: very quiet Black: i just looked at that word - mild Black: and i just saw it differently Red: =) Black: i saw how the m could turn upside down Black: and become a w Red: yup Black: from mild to wild Red: and they're quite opposite Black:

First Hello Hi Painting (Nadia)

2005-04-30T04:10:00.000-04:00

It's all here. this is the first hello painting and i didn't even know i was making it. nadia as red. Red: hey tom Black: hello nadia Red: hi tom Black: what makes you dance in the night? Red: no... ur supposed to keep saying hi Red: forever :-) Black: oh Black: hi hi Red: hi tom Black: hi nadia Red: hi tom Black: hello Red: hey.. Black: greetings! Red: hi there.. Red: :-)

Recovery or Saying Houston Like Houston (Cristina)

2005-04-15T00:32:00.000-04:00

Tonight's painting for the blog is about recovery. it's called "Recovery" Black: i'll introduce the painting to people Black: hi everybody this is my friend chap from texas Black: the painting is called recovery Black: no "Recovery" Black: that's because.................... Black: chap? Red: i'm here Red: sorry i had to go get a drink Black: haha Red: woo! Black: nice nice Red:

Face Flower Eyes

2005-04-13T23:00:00.000-04:00

Kelly's back as red. This wound up becoming a painting about moms, flowers and babies. some other things too but mostly that. Black: hello rice kelly Red: hiya! Black: what do you do to get over a bad day when they happen? Red: I usually call my mother and talk to her about it Red: and then I consume copious amounts of beer Black: hahah nice. i was just reading about that Black: well

Inside and Out: A portrait of Alexandra Jacoby

2005-04-06T22:36:00.000-04:00

alright this is a portrait of a fascinating artist by the name of Alexandra Jacoby. Since 2000, she's been putting together a body of photographs of women's vaginas. These v-portraits as she calls them, will be compiled in a book. Her website talks more about the project and aims to spark further conversation. www.vaginaverite.com Black: alright then let's paint a picture with words Black:

Undressed Words (Lisa)

2005-04-02T17:31:00.000-05:00

it's rainy here in ny but rain won't stop her from getting out to the world. this is what happened right before Black: this is a portrait of a girl getting dressed to go out Black: here she is - in red Red: red. Black: wow red Black: are you going to wear red tonight? Red: no i rarely wear red Red: i dont generally feel comfortable in bright colors Red: i stick mainly to grays and

Second Microwave Painting (Kelly)

2005-03-23T20:41:00.000-05:00

hi all - this painting is still in progress. we're just taking a short break. -tom Black: i've got an idea for a microwave painting Red: ooo, what do you mean by microwave painting? Black: well a microwave dinner is when you get home - it's been raining all day Black: the cab splashed water all over you Black: shoes leaking Black: and dinner comes easy Black: in a box Black: with

Tigers, Suns and Birds

2005-03-21T22:04:00.000-05:00

Thinking and talking about podcasting and also tigers and a few other things with Amy. Red: can we talk about tigers and the sun? Black: we're like two birds in the park Black: yes sure Red: okay! Black: tigers suns and birds Red: all things great Black: this is Red: most definitely! Black: i'm exciting about something said one bird to the other Black: oops Red: haha Black:

Small Green Painting (Nadia)

2005-03-18T16:46:00.000-05:00

Nadia's back -this time a small green painting. Black: happy green day to you Red: u 2 did u get a shamrock. is it magical? Black: i did Red: :-) Red: ooh Black: alright let's listen to the moment Black: put our ear to it Red: ::blinks at the moment:: Black: its a tiny moment Red: ::puts it in her mouth:: Black: we have to lean in close Red: ::chews it:: Black: oh what

Sandwiched

2005-02-26T01:10:00.000-05:00

this is john moon, a friend who lives in chicago. he uses a motion picture camera to tell stories. this is about a moment of knowing that you don't always know what story you're telling. knowing that somehow takes the pressure off. -tom Black: hows the night? Red: hey tom, how's it going? Bird paintings, eh? Black: yes Red: taking a vacation from the usual? Black: birds fly -like

Stomboli Love (of love and laundry)

2005-02-23T23:54:00.000-05:00

kt's back for a little painting with love and laundry Black: wha'ts on your mind tonight? Red: love and laundry Black: wow! nice Black: love and laundry Black: the two L words Red: yes besides lesbian Black: big love - big laundry? Red: ugh yes Black: well big love is good - but big laundry.. Red: i'm conflicted by them both Black: yup they're live's big ponder things Red: was

The Red Beanie

2005-02-19T13:35:00.000-05:00

limited edition artist toilet paper by heidi cody on ebay and red beanies make up the day. Krystyna here plays a very vibrant red. Black: morning! Red: yay hi Black: krystyna if there was something you did that was really fun you'd just want to do it all the time right? Red: yup Red: where ya goin with this Black: i want to make the best saturday afternoon painting we can make right

Hugs for the Human Soul

2005-02-18T23:51:00.000-05:00

sometimes you say all with little. thanks to silver here for being red. Black: silver let's make something importrait together Red: hi tom Black: hi silver Black: wow red hearts Red: yeah Black: that's importrait already Red: my whole desktop is like this Black: you must love love Red: im in love Black: that's wonderful Black: how can you tell? Black: this can be a love

Sunday Someday

2005-02-17T01:43:00.000-05:00

here's a little one about a state of mind on any day but sunday. thanks to kt -tom Red: how are you tom!? Black: feel like making something Black: it's a good time - everybody else is sleeping Red: what kind of something Black: something nightlike - a night painting Red: theme? Black: something that people can be invited to see once they wake up Black: hmmm maybe mice Black: mice in the

All You Need is RapSnacks

2005-02-14T02:36:00.000-05:00

a celebration of the finer things in life. special thanks to aria Black: happy so called vday aria Black: :-) Red: hi tomversations Black: hello aria Red: I should buy valentines tomorrow Red: and hand them out to people Red: with my phone number Black: yes that could be fun Black: even more fun Red: I could get dates or something Black: dates are fun Red: or weirdos

Spy Vs Sation

2005-02-10T01:14:00.000-05:00

tonight's fast painting.. it's all here. thanks to brittany from Chicago. -tom Black: alright brittany Black: let's see some red and black Red: whats up Black: let's make something Red: sure Black: starting now Black: hi Red: hi Red: how have you been Red: its been some time Black: i've been good Black: yes it has been Black: although it seems to have gone quickly

As Sure As Eggs Is Eggs - Beautiful Day Part Two

2005-02-08T17:09:00.000-05:00

This is one of those times where you set out to make something and you think you have an idea of where its going and what it means ... but that's often a big mis-read of the whole scenario of making something. This is a portrait of a strong young woman named Lexi. Black: i think its important to take language and play with it - make it dance Black: this is our painting Red: hello

Meet the Fockers Meet Lakoff

2005-02-05T14:26:00.000-05:00

Chas Colburn is a sculptor friend in the DC area who recently sent me George Lakoff's book, "Moral Politics." Some weeks later we found ourselves here. Comments as always are welcome. http://chascolburn.com Black: new messages go right to the top of the stack..... or at least they should. Red: I had to refresh my screen to get it to upload Black: hm Black: now what's browser is this?

Music Never Stops

2005-02-02T15:53:00.000-05:00

a bit of a conversation with jenna from ithaka that touches on music, blogs and red dresses Red: your blog? or mine? Black: mine Black: oh what's yourrs? Black: my blog i've been doing as a kind of sketchbook Black: letting ideas build Red: i like that. what is your link? Red: mine is longreddress.blogspot.com Black: it's www. oh mine too Black: i mean blogspot Red: yea? Black: taht's a good

Tambi

2005-02-02T11:35:00.000-05:00

This is a followup to my painting of Amy from last year. Red: you know how you go through periods where you like a certain color? Red: that color for me right now is red. Black: yes Black: really Black: nice Black: what's the reddness of red for you right now? Red: i think its maybe how ive feen feeling lately Black: glowing inside Red: im definitely glowing

200 Years Present

2005-02-01T01:32:00.000-05:00

This was a fun little painting that played with the concept of time a bit. Red: there u go Black: that way we know its a painting Black: yes Black: alright you're red Red: yes Black: and it's morning Red: not for me Black: and you're in.... australia Black: oh so you're ahead of time Red: yes Red: we are in the future Black: wow Black: exciting Black: this is now sci fi Red: hahaha Red:

Mixed

2005-01-27T04:46:00.000-05:00

Black: yeah! kerry! Red: hey Black: :-) Black: hi Red: how are you? Black: just felt i'd greet you tonight with extra enthusiasm Black: hehe i'm good Black: just met up with a collector friend Black: and he's going to host my next salon at his apt Black: kerry let's blog Red: how fun Red: blog? Black: yes Black: i started one Red: i see Black: kind of like a painting journal Red: oh Red: is it on

after the crash

2005-01-20T04:26:00.000-05:00

Black: gina b did you get bumped offline last night? Red: yeah! it sucked Black: haha computer often do! Red: i came back on like 20 minutes later but everyone left haha Red: yeah Black: weekend's almost here! Black: nice Red: yeah i can't wait to relax Black: i want to do some weekendly things with amy Black: yes - relaxing is a big one Black: hah Red: what kinds of things? Black: hmm -

sancho

2005-01-16T05:12:00.000-05:00

Black: hi so called hows your night? Red: hi Red: it's vapid Black: hi back at ya Red: who are you Black: oh sorry about the vipidity Black: im good Black: mine was a good one i'd say Red: 'who' are you Black: i'm tom Red: tom who Black: i'm this artist who see conversation as art Red: bah Black: which mean i tend to do a lot of talking and iming Red: where did you come from Black: i like bah -

so desu ne

2005-01-15T01:50:00.000-05:00

Black: hi lindy Red: hi tom Black: i'm glad it's a saturday lindy Black: heheh Black: what a week Red: long week for you? Red: im glad I start school on monday Black: ah a long break Black: oh yes it was a long week Black: next week will be too - Black: but then things will even out a bit Red: time to relax then? Red: been working a lot in your studio? Black: oh yes Black: sorry just got your im

Jack and Cloey

2004-06-18T16:37:00.000-04:00

My new friend Casey - a designer from Las Vegas Black: i like to think of these things as small talk Black: so what's on your mind today? Red: that's they way i viewed them. Red: eating pizza soon. Red: haha Black: had some last night with my friend Red: yeah Black: it was good - thin crusts and we got to talk about life, love and art and friends Red: that's great, i need someone